apogeu — meaning in English

English meaning

• apogee noun The point, in an orbit about the Earth, that is farthest from the Earth: the apoapsis of an Earth orbiter.
• climax noun The most intense, exciting, or important point in a story, event, or series of events.

Senses

apogeu is used for these senses in English:

• apogee (astronomy) The point, in an orbit about the Earth, that is farthest from the Earth: the apoapsis of an Earth orbiter.
• climax (narratology) The culmination of a narrative's rising action, the turning point.

apogee — full definition

1. noun The point, in an orbit about the Earth, that is farthest from the Earth: the apoapsis of an Earth orbiter.
2. noun The point, in an orbit about any planet, that is farthest from the planet: the apoapsis of any satellite.
3. noun The point, in any trajectory of an object in space, where it is farthest from the Earth.
4. noun The highest point.

climax — full definition

1. noun The most intense, exciting, or important point in a story, event, or series of events.
2. noun The peak of sexual excitement; an orgasm.
3. verb To reach or form the most intense or important point.

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